Luciano Recieves Second Grammy Nomination for Best Reggae Album for Zion Awake on VPAL Music
Following his previous 2002 Grammy nomination for A New Day, reggae royalty Luciano receives the prestigious nod again this year for his latest album Zion Awake, released by JamStyle Records via VPAL music, VP Records’ distribution arm. The inspirational songwriter, brilliant singer and international ambassador of Jamaican reggae was born Jepther W. McClymont in Davey […]
2015 Bet Award Best International Act (Africa) Winner Stonebwoy Releases Livingstone EP
Ghanian artist Stonebwoy signs deal with VP Records’ distribution arm VPAL Music. The rising afropop dancehall star will release his new EP Livingstone on Dec 18th, 2015. The 6-song set features the Jamaican-born, NYC-based dancehall singer Kranium and production primarily by Beatz Dakay along with co-productions from Awaga and Mobeatz. In 2015 alone, the artist […]
“The beauty of the country…” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Robbie at the Palm Beach Jerk Festival, “What is it about Jamaica or Jamaicans that makes you smile?” – Photo by Steven Gordon “The beauty of the country, that’s the first thing. The people are jovial, that’s the second thing. The third thing, […]
Jamaicans Greeted in Patois at Korean Embassy Website
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea has posted a greeting to Jamaicans in patois at its website. The greeting reads ” Welcom, mi glad fi si unnu yaso … Korea an Jamaica ah fren from long long time. It ah gwaan since dem independence inna 1962 an wi cooperate wid each ada pon nuff […]
Zika Virus, the Main Topic at Town Hall Meeting held at Balaclava Community Centre
The Zika Virus was the main topic of discussion for presenters and community members at a Town Hall Meeting hosted by The St. Elizabeth Health Services at the Balaclava Community Centre under the theme ‘Let’s Talk Health’ on December 8, 2015. The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has been making moves to prepare the region […]
Jamaican Alia Atkinson Named Top Female Swimmer in Latin America for 2015
Alia Atkinson of Jamaica has received the title of Latin America’s top female swimmer for 2015. The award tops a very good year for Atkinson, who also won silver and bronze medals at the World Aquatics Championships in the 50 and 100 breast stroke competitions. She also succeeded in breaking her own previous national record […]
Bermuda Emissions Control Wins Applause at Paris Environmental Conference
The growing need for vehicle emission control around the world was the subject of an address given at the COP21Climate Change Conference in Paris by Donal Smith,the Founder and CEO of Bermuda Emissions Control, Ltd. (BECL), of Hamilton, Bermuda. In presenting an overview of his Bermuda-based operation to delegates assembled at the ‘Wider Caribbean Pavilion’ […]
Wayne Golding Sr, Esq – Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board Member For the Southern United States Meet with Jamiaca’s Ambassador Ralph Thomas in Washinton D.C.
This past November 19th, 2015 saw a quiet but important one and one meeting at Jamaica’s Washington D.C Embassy between Wayne C. Golding Sr. Esq, the current Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board Member for the Southern United States and Ambassador Ralph Thomas who is the newly appointed Ambassador to the United States from Jamaica. Ambassador Thomas […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Michael Manley Wins
On December 15, 1976 Michael Manley won his second term as Jamaica’s Prime Minister when the People’s National Party won the general elections. His party won 47 seats in the sixty-member House of Representatives. Michael Manley first came to power as Prime Minister of Jamaica in 1972. He served as the fourth Prime Minister of Jamaica […]
Omari Banks Records New Music in Jamaica
Closing out an eventful successful year, soulful singer Omari Banks recently traveled to Jamaica to work on new music with some of the island most talented musician. The former professional athlete who has crafted a name for himself in the music arena, spend time at the legendary Tuff Gong studios and soaked in the vibes […]